ANZ Management Board

Michael Smith is Chief Executive Officer of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ).

Skills, experience and expertise

Until June 2007, Mr Smith was President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited; Chairman, Hang Seng Bank Limited; Global Head of Commercial Banking for the HSBC Group; and Chairman, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad.

Mr Smith joined the HSBC Group in 1978 and during his 29-year career he held a wide variety of posts in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Middle East and South America, including appointments in Commercial, Institutional and Investment Banking, Planning and Strategy, Operations and General Management.

Mr Smith graduated with honours in Economic Sciences in 1978 from City University of London. In 2013, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Monash University, Melbourne and in 2015 was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from the City University of London.

He is a Member of the Australian Bankers’ Association, the Business Council of Australia and the Asia Business Council; a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and in 2014 led the B20 Australia Financing Growth Taskforce.

Mr Smith is a Director of the Institute of International Finance; Executive Chairman of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council; a Member of the Shanghai Mayor's International Financial Advisory Council and a Fellow of The Hong Kong Management Association. He is also a Director of the Financial Markets Foundation for Children and Financial Literacy Australia Limited and a Member of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Advisory Board,

Mr Smith was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2000 and a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Merite Agricole in 2007.

He is married with three children. His interests include wine, tennis and classic cars.

Michael Smith is Chief Executive Officer of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ).

Skills, experience and expertise

Until June 2007, Mr Smith was President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited; Chairman, Hang Seng Bank Limited; Global Head of Commercial Banking for the HSBC Group; and Chairman, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad.

Mr Smith joined the HSBC Group in 1978 and during his 29-year career he held a wide variety of posts in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Middle East and South America, including appointments in Commercial, Institutional and Investment Banking, Planning and Strategy, Operations and General Management.

Mr Smith graduated with honours in Economic Sciences in 1978 from City University of London. In 2013, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Monash University, Melbourne and in 2015 was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from the City University of London.

He is a Member of the Australian Bankers’ Association, the Business Council of Australia and the Asia Business Council; a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and in 2014 led the B20 Australia Financing Growth Taskforce.

Mr Smith is a Director of the Institute of International Finance; Executive Chairman of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council; a Member of the Shanghai Mayor's International Financial Advisory Council and a Fellow of The Hong Kong Management Association. He is also a Director of the Financial Markets Foundation for Children and Financial Literacy Australia Limited and a Member of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Advisory Board,

Mr Smith was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2000 and a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Merite Agricole in 2007.

He is married with three children. His interests include wine, tennis and classic cars.

Michael Smith is Chief Executive Officer of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ).

Skills, experience and expertise

Until June 2007, Mr Smith was President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited; Chairman, Hang Seng Bank Limited; Global Head of Commercial Banking for the HSBC Group; and Chairman, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad.

Mr Smith joined the HSBC Group in 1978 and during his 29-year career he held a wide variety of posts in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Middle East and South America, including appointments in Commercial, Institutional and Investment Banking, Planning and Strategy, Operations and General Management.

Mr Smith graduated with honours in Economic Sciences in 1978 from City University of London. In 2013, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Monash University, Melbourne and in 2015 was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from the City University of London.

He is a Member of the Australian Bankers’ Association, the Business Council of Australia and the Asia Business Council; a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and in 2014 led the B20 Australia Financing Growth Taskforce.

Mr Smith is a Director of the Institute of International Finance; Executive Chairman of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council; a Member of the Shanghai Mayor's International Financial Advisory Council and a Fellow of The Hong Kong Management Association. He is also a Director of the Financial Markets Foundation for Children and Financial Literacy Australia Limited and a Member of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Advisory Board,

Mr Smith was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2000 and a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Merite Agricole in 2007.

He is married with three children. His interests include wine, tennis and classic cars.

Michael Smith is Chief Executive Officer of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ).

Skills, experience and expertise

Until June 2007, Mr Smith was President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited; Chairman, Hang Seng Bank Limited; Global Head of Commercial Banking for the HSBC Group; and Chairman, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad.

Mr Smith joined the HSBC Group in 1978 and during his 29-year career he held a wide variety of posts in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Middle East and South America, including appointments in Commercial, Institutional and Investment Banking, Planning and Strategy, Operations and General Management.

Mr Smith graduated with honours in Economic Sciences in 1978 from City University of London. In 2013, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Monash University, Melbourne and in 2015 was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from the City University of London.

He is a Member of the Australian Bankers’ Association, the Business Council of Australia and the Asia Business Council; a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and in 2014 led the B20 Australia Financing Growth Taskforce.

Mr Smith is a Director of the Institute of International Finance; Executive Chairman of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council; a Member of the Shanghai Mayor's International Financial Advisory Council and a Fellow of The Hong Kong Management Association. He is also a Director of the Financial Markets Foundation for Children and Financial Literacy Australia Limited and a Member of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Advisory Board,

Mr Smith was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2000 and a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Merite Agricole in 2007.

He is married with three children. His interests include wine, tennis and classic cars.

Shayne Elliott was appointed Chief Financial Officer of ANZ in June 2012.

Skills, experience and expertise

Shayne is responsible for all aspects of Finance as well as Group Strategy, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Prior to this role, Shayne was Chief Executive Officer, Institutional, overseeing all businesses that deal with ANZ's large business, corporate and institutional customers.

Shayne joined ANZ in June 2009. Previously, he was the Head of Business Development, EFG Hermes, the largest investment bank in the Middle East. Previously, Shayne was Chief Operating Officer, responsible for developing corporate strategy, balanced scorecard and goals program, and implementing governance and business management processes.

Shayne was previously with Citigroup where he held various senior positions across geographies and business sectors over the course of 20 years. Some of the roles he held during his time at Citigroup include: CEO Global Transaction Services Asia Pacific, CEO Corporate Bank Australia/NZ & Country Corporate Officer, CEO Egypt, Vice President Strategic Planning New York, Head of Investor Derivative Sales London and Head of NZ Derivatives Sales and Trading.

Shayne holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Management Studies and Finance from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Shayne Elliott was appointed Chief Financial Officer of ANZ in June 2012.

Skills, experience and expertise

Shayne is responsible for all aspects of Finance as well as Group Strategy, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Prior to this role, Shayne was Chief Executive Officer, Institutional, overseeing all businesses that deal with ANZ's large business, corporate and institutional customers.

Shayne joined ANZ in June 2009. Previously, he was the Head of Business Development, EFG Hermes, the largest investment bank in the Middle East. Previously, Shayne was Chief Operating Officer, responsible for developing corporate strategy, balanced scorecard and goals program, and implementing governance and business management processes.

Shayne was previously with Citigroup where he held various senior positions across geographies and business sectors over the course of 20 years. Some of the roles he held during his time at Citigroup include: CEO Global Transaction Services Asia Pacific, CEO Corporate Bank Australia/NZ & Country Corporate Officer, CEO Egypt, Vice President Strategic Planning New York, Head of Investor Derivative Sales London and Head of NZ Derivatives Sales and Trading.

Shayne holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Management Studies and Finance from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Our Management

Susie Babani joined ANZ in December 2007 as Group Managing Director, Human Resources.

Skills, experience and expertise

As a key member of the ANZ Management team, Susie is responsible for delivering innovative HR strategies, programs and policies to support the employment and development of ANZ's 44,000 employees globally and ensuring ANZ has the right people and capabilities to deliver its super regional strategy.

Prior to joining ANZ, Susie worked for HSBC from 1989 to 2007 in England, China, Canada and the USA. From 2004, she was Chief Operating Officer, Global Resourcing, East Asia, where she was responsible for five business process offshoring sites in China, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as compliance, communications and call centre strategy.

Previously, Susie was Executive Vice President, Human Resources, based in New York where she led the HR function for North America. A key focus area during that period was building a strong diversity culture within the organisation as well as a variety of due diligence and post acquisition integration activities.

As Global Head of HR, HSBC Asset Management, Susie led a virtual HR team across three continents and seven countries. She also served as Senior Vice President Human Resources, HSBC Bank Canada and Head of Human Resources, HSBC Offshore, based in Jersey, Channel Islands. Prior to joining HSBC, Susie worked in both generalist and compensation roles in the engineering, financial services and retail sectors.

Susie was educated in the UK and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies.

Susie Babani joined ANZ in December 2007 as Group Managing Director, Human Resources.

Skills, experience and expertise

As a key member of the ANZ Management team, Susie is responsible for delivering innovative HR strategies, programs and policies to support the employment and development of ANZ's 44,000 employees globally and ensuring ANZ has the right people and capabilities to deliver its super regional strategy.

Prior to joining ANZ, Susie worked for HSBC from 1989 to 2007 in England, China, Canada and the USA. From 2004, she was Chief Operating Officer, Global Resourcing, East Asia, where she was responsible for five business process offshoring sites in China, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as compliance, communications and call centre strategy.

Previously, Susie was Executive Vice President, Human Resources, based in New York where she led the HR function for North America. A key focus area during that period was building a strong diversity culture within the organisation as well as a variety of due diligence and post acquisition integration activities.

As Global Head of HR, HSBC Asset Management, Susie led a virtual HR team across three continents and seven countries. She also served as Senior Vice President Human Resources, HSBC Bank Canada and Head of Human Resources, HSBC Offshore, based in Jersey, Channel Islands. Prior to joining HSBC, Susie worked in both generalist and compensation roles in the engineering, financial services and retail sectors.

Susie was educated in the UK and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies.

Skills, experience and expertise

An experienced international banker with a track record in delivering business transformation and high quality customer outcomes, Alistair joined ANZ from HSBC in November in 2008, where he had 18 years of global experience in transaction services, trade finance and commercial banking. He was previously President and CEO of HSBC Taiwan, where he led a staff of more than 4,000. Other positions include senior roles in Asia, the Middle East, the UK and the US, including COO of Wells Fargo HSBC Trade Bank in San Francisco.

As Regional Head of Trade Services for HSBC Asia Pacific, Alistair was responsible for trade finance, supply chain and structured trade in 21 countries, and further developed HSBC's market-leading trade finance position in the region.

Alistair was born in Scotland and grew up in Hong Kong. He holds a Master of Science (Management) from Imperial College, University of London, UK and a Bachelor of Science (Design & Technology) from Brunel University, UK.

Skills, experience and expertise

An experienced international banker with a track record in delivering business transformation and high quality customer outcomes, Alistair joined ANZ from HSBC in November in 2008, where he had 18 years of global experience in transaction services, trade finance and commercial banking. He was previously President and CEO of HSBC Taiwan, where he led a staff of more than 4,000. Other positions include senior roles in Asia, the Middle East, the UK and the US, including COO of Wells Fargo HSBC Trade Bank in San Francisco.

As Regional Head of Trade Services for HSBC Asia Pacific, Alistair was responsible for trade finance, supply chain and structured trade in 21 countries, and further developed HSBC's market-leading trade finance position in the region.

Alistair was born in Scotland and grew up in Hong Kong. He holds a Master of Science (Management) from Imperial College, University of London, UK and a Bachelor of Science (Design & Technology) from Brunel University, UK.

Shayne Elliott was appointed Chief Financial Officer of ANZ in June 2012.

Skills, experience and expertise

Shayne is responsible for all aspects of Finance as well as Group Strategy, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Prior to this role, Shayne was Chief Executive Officer, Institutional, overseeing all businesses that deal with ANZ's large business, corporate and institutional customers.

Shayne joined ANZ in June 2009. Previously, he was the Head of Business Development, EFG Hermes, the largest investment bank in the Middle East. Previously, Shayne was Chief Operating Officer, responsible for developing corporate strategy, balanced scorecard and goals program, and implementing governance and business management processes.

Shayne was previously with Citigroup where he held various senior positions across geographies and business sectors over the course of 20 years. Some of the roles he held during his time at Citigroup include: CEO Global Transaction Services Asia Pacific, CEO Corporate Bank Australia/NZ & Country Corporate Officer, CEO Egypt, Vice President Strategic Planning New York, Head of Investor Derivative Sales London and Head of NZ Derivatives Sales and Trading.

Shayne holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Management Studies and Finance from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Shayne Elliott was appointed Chief Financial Officer of ANZ in June 2012.

Skills, experience and expertise

Shayne is responsible for all aspects of Finance as well as Group Strategy, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Prior to this role, Shayne was Chief Executive Officer, Institutional, overseeing all businesses that deal with ANZ's large business, corporate and institutional customers.

Shayne joined ANZ in June 2009. Previously, he was the Head of Business Development, EFG Hermes, the largest investment bank in the Middle East. Previously, Shayne was Chief Operating Officer, responsible for developing corporate strategy, balanced scorecard and goals program, and implementing governance and business management processes.

Shayne was previously with Citigroup where he held various senior positions across geographies and business sectors over the course of 20 years. Some of the roles he held during his time at Citigroup include: CEO Global Transaction Services Asia Pacific, CEO Corporate Bank Australia/NZ & Country Corporate Officer, CEO Egypt, Vice President Strategic Planning New York, Head of Investor Derivative Sales London and Head of NZ Derivatives Sales and Trading.

Shayne holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Management Studies and Finance from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Andrew Géczy was appointed Chief Executive Officer International & Institutional Banking in September 2013.

Skills, experience and expertise

Andrew Géczy is the CEO of ANZ’s International & Institutional Banking division. He is responsible for the bank’s global Institutional business as well as the Retail and Commercial businesses across 14 Asian markets and 12 countries in the Pacific as well as Europe, America and the Middle East.

Mr. Géczy is a senior international banker with 25 years experience in wholesale banking and markets as well as asset management.

Between 2009 and 2013, Mr. Géczy was a senior executive at Lloyds Banking Group where he was CEO Wholesale Banking and Markets. In this role, he had global responsibility for Corporate and Institutional Banking, Sales and Trading, Capital Markets, Structured Corporate Finance, Transaction Banking, Credit Portfolio Management and Lloyds Development Capital.

He joined Lloyds Banking Group from the specialist investment advisory and asset management firm, Manresa Partners, which he founded in 2005 with offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Dublin.

Previously, Mr. Géczy was with Citigroup where he held a number of leadership roles in Corporate and Investment Banking between 1991 and 2005.

His last role was Global Head of Structured Corporate Finance with responsibilities across more than 80 countries including a significant growth business in Asia.

Mr. Géczy began his career in accounting with PriceWaterhouse and KPMG having completed a Master of Science at the University of Virginia.

Andrew Géczy was appointed Chief Executive Officer International & Institutional Banking in September 2013.

Skills, experience and expertise

Andrew Géczy is the CEO of ANZ’s International & Institutional Banking division. He is responsible for the bank’s global Institutional business as well as the Retail and Commercial businesses across 14 Asian markets and 12 countries in the Pacific as well as Europe, America and the Middle East.

Mr. Géczy is a senior international banker with 25 years experience in wholesale banking and markets as well as asset management.

Between 2009 and 2013, Mr. Géczy was a senior executive at Lloyds Banking Group where he was CEO Wholesale Banking and Markets. In this role, he had global responsibility for Corporate and Institutional Banking, Sales and Trading, Capital Markets, Structured Corporate Finance, Transaction Banking, Credit Portfolio Management and Lloyds Development Capital.

He joined Lloyds Banking Group from the specialist investment advisory and asset management firm, Manresa Partners, which he founded in 2005 with offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Dublin.

Previously, Mr. Géczy was with Citigroup where he held a number of leadership roles in Corporate and Investment Banking between 1991 and 2005.

His last role was Global Head of Structured Corporate Finance with responsibilities across more than 80 countries including a significant growth business in Asia.

Mr. Géczy began his career in accounting with PriceWaterhouse and KPMG having completed a Master of Science at the University of Virginia.

David Hisco was appointed CEO of ANZ New Zealand, New Zealand’s largest financial services organisation, in August 2010 and in February 2015 he was appointed Global Head of Retail

Skills, experience and expertise

During his 30+ year career at ANZ, David has held a number of senior executive roles in retail and commercial banking including leading ANZ’s global Commercial segment from 2008 to 2014.

His experience in New Zealand includes being Managing Director of finance company UDC between 1998 and 2000, oversight of Eftpos New Zealand from 2002 to 2004, Chairman of UDC from 2005 to 2007 and oversight of New Zealand Commercial since 2008. David holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Deakin University, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and an Executive Masters of Business Administration, both from Monash University (Mt Eliza).

In 2013 David won the Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for New Zealand. This award is presented every three years for the delivery of strategy during that period. David won the award for successfully leading the merger of The National Bank of New Zealand with ANZ. He is a founding director of the Australian food donation charity, Second Bite, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (Australia), and Chairman of children’s charity, The First Tee New Zealand.

Key Dates

2015

Appointed as Global Head of Retail

Key Dates

2010

Appointment as Chief Executive Officer, ANZ New Zealand announced

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Group Managing Director Commercial Banking

Key Dates

2005

Appointed Managing Director, Esanda

Key Dates

2004

Appointed Managing Director, Retail Banking

Key Dates

2002

Appointed Managing Director, Merchant Payment Solutions Australia and New Zealand

David Hisco was appointed CEO of ANZ New Zealand, New Zealand’s largest financial services organisation, in August 2010 and in February 2015 he was appointed Global Head of Retail

Skills, experience and expertise

During his 30+ year career at ANZ, David has held a number of senior executive roles in retail and commercial banking including leading ANZ’s global Commercial segment from 2008 to 2014.

His experience in New Zealand includes being Managing Director of finance company UDC between 1998 and 2000, oversight of Eftpos New Zealand from 2002 to 2004, Chairman of UDC from 2005 to 2007 and oversight of New Zealand Commercial since 2008. David holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Deakin University, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and an Executive Masters of Business Administration, both from Monash University (Mt Eliza).

In 2013 David won the Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for New Zealand. This award is presented every three years for the delivery of strategy during that period. David won the award for successfully leading the merger of The National Bank of New Zealand with ANZ. He is a founding director of the Australian food donation charity, Second Bite, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (Australia), and Chairman of children’s charity, The First Tee New Zealand.

Key Dates

2015

Appointed as Global Head of Retail

Key Dates

2010

Appointment as Chief Executive Officer, ANZ New Zealand announced

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Group Managing Director Commercial Banking

Key Dates

2005

Appointed Managing Director, Esanda

Key Dates

2004

Appointed Managing Director, Retail Banking

Key Dates

2002

Appointed Managing Director, Merchant Payment Solutions Australia and New Zealand

Skills, experience and expertise

Prior to this role, Graham was Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand and a director of ANZ National Bank Limited responsible for the running of ANZ Group's New Zealand business. He was also acting Chief Executive Officer for Australia in 2009.

Graham has held the positions of Group Managing Director, Corporate, Managing Director, Small to Medium Business and Head of Corporate Banking for Australia and New Zealand.

Other prior roles with ANZ include State Manager, Business Banking for Victoria and Tasmania; and Regional Executive, Business Banking Melbourne.

Graham joined ANZ in 1991 and was appointed Chief Economist in 1992, a post he held for three years.

Before ANZ, Graham spent several years with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and nine years in Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra.

Skills, experience and expertise

Prior to this role, Graham was Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand and a director of ANZ National Bank Limited responsible for the running of ANZ Group's New Zealand business. He was also acting Chief Executive Officer for Australia in 2009.

Graham has held the positions of Group Managing Director, Corporate, Managing Director, Small to Medium Business and Head of Corporate Banking for Australia and New Zealand.

Other prior roles with ANZ include State Manager, Business Banking for Victoria and Tasmania; and Regional Executive, Business Banking Melbourne.

Graham joined ANZ in 1991 and was appointed Chief Economist in 1992, a post he held for three years.

Before ANZ, Graham spent several years with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and nine years in Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra.

Joyce Phillips is CEO Global Wealth and the Group Managing Director and Management Board member responsible for Marketing and Innovation at ANZ.

Skills, experience and expertise

During her career of over 25 years, Joyce has held a number of senior roles in banking and financial services with global and regional responsibilities. In 2014, Joyce was also appointed to the Board of Directors of Reinsurance Group of America, one of the largest life reinsurers globally, serving on the Compensation Committee and Nominating & Governance Committee.

Prior to joining ANZ in 2009, Joyce was President and Chief Operating Officer at American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), which had operations in 55 countries.

Joyce joined ALICO from Citigroup, where she was head of International Retail Banking. In that role she was responsible for strengthening product distribution and expansion in Citigroup’s global retail banking franchise in 42 countries. Business lines under Joyce's leadership included online banking, loans, deposits, investments and insurance.

Previously, Joyce held various senior positions in Citigroup Japan, including Country Business Manager and Representative Director of Citibank’s Retail Bank, as well as President and CEO of Citicorp Diners Club Japan.

Joyce joined Citigroup in 1999 from GE Capital, where she held senior management positions in the Global Consumer Finance Division.

Joyce was named to the U.S. Banker "25 Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance" list in 2006, 2007 and 2008. She has an MBA from the Stern School of Business, New York University and is fluent in Japanese.

Joyce Phillips is CEO Global Wealth and the Group Managing Director and Management Board member responsible for Marketing and Innovation at ANZ.

Skills, experience and expertise

During her career of over 25 years, Joyce has held a number of senior roles in banking and financial services with global and regional responsibilities. In 2014, Joyce was also appointed to the Board of Directors of Reinsurance Group of America, one of the largest life reinsurers globally, serving on the Compensation Committee and Nominating & Governance Committee.

Prior to joining ANZ in 2009, Joyce was President and Chief Operating Officer at American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), which had operations in 55 countries.

Joyce joined ALICO from Citigroup, where she was head of International Retail Banking. In that role she was responsible for strengthening product distribution and expansion in Citigroup’s global retail banking franchise in 42 countries. Business lines under Joyce's leadership included online banking, loans, deposits, investments and insurance.

Previously, Joyce held various senior positions in Citigroup Japan, including Country Business Manager and Representative Director of Citibank’s Retail Bank, as well as President and CEO of Citicorp Diners Club Japan.

Joyce joined Citigroup in 1999 from GE Capital, where she held senior management positions in the Global Consumer Finance Division.

Joyce was named to the U.S. Banker "25 Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance" list in 2006, 2007 and 2008. She has an MBA from the Stern School of Business, New York University and is fluent in Japanese.

Skills, experience and expertise

Gilles Planté is Deputy CEO, International & Institutional Banking (IIB) at ANZ. He is a member of ANZ's Management Board and the Chairman of the Board of ANZ Bank (China) Company Limited.

Gilles has responsibility to improve delivery to customers across all segments and geographies. This includes direct responsibility for Customer Strategy, Solutions & Execution, Marketing, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Economics & Research, Treasury and Asia Partnerships across the 33 markets where ANZ does business.

Gilles joined ANZ in 1997 after 10 years of financial markets experience in Paris, Tokyo, New York and Singapore; predominantly with Credit Suisse.

During his time at ANZ, Gilles has held a number of senior roles including most recently CEO Asia Pacific. He was previously the Global Head of Markets.

Gilles is a Member of the Boards of the Bank of Tianjin – one of ANZ's partnership banks in China, and AMMB Holdings Berhad – ANZ's partner in Malaysia.

Gilles holds a Master of Science from Ecole Spéciale de Méchanique et d’Electricité (ESME) in Paris. Gilles holds dual French and Australian citizenship and is currently based in Hong Kong.

Skills, experience and expertise

Gilles Planté is Deputy CEO, International & Institutional Banking (IIB) at ANZ. He is a member of ANZ's Management Board and the Chairman of the Board of ANZ Bank (China) Company Limited.

Gilles has responsibility to improve delivery to customers across all segments and geographies. This includes direct responsibility for Customer Strategy, Solutions & Execution, Marketing, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Economics & Research, Treasury and Asia Partnerships across the 33 markets where ANZ does business.

Gilles joined ANZ in 1997 after 10 years of financial markets experience in Paris, Tokyo, New York and Singapore; predominantly with Credit Suisse.

During his time at ANZ, Gilles has held a number of senior roles including most recently CEO Asia Pacific. He was previously the Global Head of Markets.

Gilles is a Member of the Boards of the Bank of Tianjin – one of ANZ's partnership banks in China, and AMMB Holdings Berhad – ANZ's partner in Malaysia.

Gilles holds a Master of Science from Ecole Spéciale de Méchanique et d’Electricité (ESME) in Paris. Gilles holds dual French and Australian citizenship and is currently based in Hong Kong.

Mark Whelan was appointed CEO of ANZ Australia in April 2015. He is also the Global Head of Commercial.

Skills, experience and expertise

Mark Whelan is Chief Executive Officer of ANZ Australia and Management Board member responsible for Global Commercial Banking. He has been in banking almost 30 years and has vast experience in the Asian Market, and Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking.

Prior to his current role, he held the roles of Managing Director Corporate and Commercial Banking Australia and Managing Director of ANZ’s Institutional, Commercial and Private Bank businesses based in Hong Kong.

Mark joined ANZ in November 2004 as Head of Sales, Markets, before taking on the role of Joint Managing Director, Markets, in 2005 and then Managing Director, Institutional Asia, in 2007.

Prior to ANZ, Mark worked at Westpac where he held several senior roles including General Manager, Global Investor Sales and General Manager, Institutional Banking, Victoria.

Mark holds a Graduate Diploma in Taxation and a Diploma Accounting from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).

Mark is a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accounts (CPA) and a member of the Financial Treasury Association, the Australian Financial Markets Association and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Mark Whelan was appointed CEO of ANZ Australia in April 2015. He is also the Global Head of Commercial.

Skills, experience and expertise

Mark Whelan is Chief Executive Officer of ANZ Australia and Management Board member responsible for Global Commercial Banking. He has been in banking almost 30 years and has vast experience in the Asian Market, and Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking.

Prior to his current role, he held the roles of Managing Director Corporate and Commercial Banking Australia and Managing Director of ANZ’s Institutional, Commercial and Private Bank businesses based in Hong Kong.

Mark joined ANZ in November 2004 as Head of Sales, Markets, before taking on the role of Joint Managing Director, Markets, in 2005 and then Managing Director, Institutional Asia, in 2007.

Prior to ANZ, Mark worked at Westpac where he held several senior roles including General Manager, Global Investor Sales and General Manager, Institutional Banking, Victoria.

Mark holds a Graduate Diploma in Taxation and a Diploma Accounting from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).

Mark is a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accounts (CPA) and a member of the Financial Treasury Association, the Australian Financial Markets Association and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Skills, experience and expertise

Nigel is responsible for the ANZ Group's Risk Management, overseeing our global Credit, Market and Operational Risk and Compliance teams as well as risk related strategies, policies and processes.

He has more than 30 years banking experience in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Prior to his current role he was Managing Director of Institutional Australia and has previously held the role of Managing Director Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking in New Zealand having joined ANZ in 2003.

Nigel graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Marketing, Accounting and Finance and has also attended leadership and strategy training at the University of Michigan, USA, Duke University, USA and Oxford University, England.

He is a Director on the Board of Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, and a Director of ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited.

Since 2004 he has been an active member of ANZ’s Diversity Council with a particular interest in gender balance, and is also Executive Sponsor of ANZ’s Pride Network.

Nigel is a past member of the 2008 NZ Government Taskforce on Capital Markets Development. He is also a former Director of NZX Limited, E*TRADE Australia Limited and Australian Financial Markets Association.

He is a Chartered member of New Zealand Institute of Directors, and in 2009 was awarded a fellow of INFINZ.

He is also a member of the Art Gallery NSW President's Council, a past Chairman of the City Art Gallery Foundation and a past Chairman of Wellesley College.

Key Dates

2011

Appointed Chief Risk Officer, ANZ

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Managing Director, Australia, Institutional

Key Dates

2006

Appointed Managing Director, Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking, New Zealand

Skills, experience and expertise

Nigel is responsible for the ANZ Group's Risk Management, overseeing our global Credit, Market and Operational Risk and Compliance teams as well as risk related strategies, policies and processes.

He has more than 30 years banking experience in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Prior to his current role he was Managing Director of Institutional Australia and has previously held the role of Managing Director Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking in New Zealand having joined ANZ in 2003.

Nigel graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Marketing, Accounting and Finance and has also attended leadership and strategy training at the University of Michigan, USA, Duke University, USA and Oxford University, England.

He is a Director on the Board of Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, and a Director of ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited.

Since 2004 he has been an active member of ANZ’s Diversity Council with a particular interest in gender balance, and is also Executive Sponsor of ANZ’s Pride Network.

Nigel is a past member of the 2008 NZ Government Taskforce on Capital Markets Development. He is also a former Director of NZX Limited, E*TRADE Australia Limited and Australian Financial Markets Association.

He is a Chartered member of New Zealand Institute of Directors, and in 2009 was awarded a fellow of INFINZ.

He is also a member of the Art Gallery NSW President's Council, a past Chairman of the City Art Gallery Foundation and a past Chairman of Wellesley College.

Key Dates

2011

Appointed Chief Risk Officer, ANZ

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Managing Director, Australia, Institutional

Key Dates

2006

Appointed Managing Director, Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking, New Zealand

Susie Babani joined ANZ in December 2007 as Group Managing Director, Human Resources.

Skills, experience and expertise

As a key member of the ANZ Management team, Susie is responsible for delivering innovative HR strategies, programs and policies to support the employment and development of ANZ's 44,000 employees globally and ensuring ANZ has the right people and capabilities to deliver its super regional strategy.

Prior to joining ANZ, Susie worked for HSBC from 1989 to 2007 in England, China, Canada and the USA. From 2004, she was Chief Operating Officer, Global Resourcing, East Asia, where she was responsible for five business process offshoring sites in China, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as compliance, communications and call centre strategy.

Previously, Susie was Executive Vice President, Human Resources, based in New York where she led the HR function for North America. A key focus area during that period was building a strong diversity culture within the organisation as well as a variety of due diligence and post acquisition integration activities.

As Global Head of HR, HSBC Asset Management, Susie led a virtual HR team across three continents and seven countries. She also served as Senior Vice President Human Resources, HSBC Bank Canada and Head of Human Resources, HSBC Offshore, based in Jersey, Channel Islands. Prior to joining HSBC, Susie worked in both generalist and compensation roles in the engineering, financial services and retail sectors.

Susie was educated in the UK and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies.

Susie Babani joined ANZ in December 2007 as Group Managing Director, Human Resources.

Skills, experience and expertise

As a key member of the ANZ Management team, Susie is responsible for delivering innovative HR strategies, programs and policies to support the employment and development of ANZ's 44,000 employees globally and ensuring ANZ has the right people and capabilities to deliver its super regional strategy.

Prior to joining ANZ, Susie worked for HSBC from 1989 to 2007 in England, China, Canada and the USA. From 2004, she was Chief Operating Officer, Global Resourcing, East Asia, where she was responsible for five business process offshoring sites in China, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as compliance, communications and call centre strategy.

Previously, Susie was Executive Vice President, Human Resources, based in New York where she led the HR function for North America. A key focus area during that period was building a strong diversity culture within the organisation as well as a variety of due diligence and post acquisition integration activities.

As Global Head of HR, HSBC Asset Management, Susie led a virtual HR team across three continents and seven countries. She also served as Senior Vice President Human Resources, HSBC Bank Canada and Head of Human Resources, HSBC Offshore, based in Jersey, Channel Islands. Prior to joining HSBC, Susie worked in both generalist and compensation roles in the engineering, financial services and retail sectors.

Susie was educated in the UK and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies.

Skills, experience and expertise

An experienced international banker with a track record in delivering business transformation and high quality customer outcomes, Alistair joined ANZ from HSBC in November in 2008, where he had 18 years of global experience in transaction services, trade finance and commercial banking. He was previously President and CEO of HSBC Taiwan, where he led a staff of more than 4,000. Other positions include senior roles in Asia, the Middle East, the UK and the US, including COO of Wells Fargo HSBC Trade Bank in San Francisco.

As Regional Head of Trade Services for HSBC Asia Pacific, Alistair was responsible for trade finance, supply chain and structured trade in 21 countries, and further developed HSBC's market-leading trade finance position in the region.

Alistair was born in Scotland and grew up in Hong Kong. He holds a Master of Science (Management) from Imperial College, University of London, UK and a Bachelor of Science (Design & Technology) from Brunel University, UK.

Skills, experience and expertise

An experienced international banker with a track record in delivering business transformation and high quality customer outcomes, Alistair joined ANZ from HSBC in November in 2008, where he had 18 years of global experience in transaction services, trade finance and commercial banking. He was previously President and CEO of HSBC Taiwan, where he led a staff of more than 4,000. Other positions include senior roles in Asia, the Middle East, the UK and the US, including COO of Wells Fargo HSBC Trade Bank in San Francisco.

As Regional Head of Trade Services for HSBC Asia Pacific, Alistair was responsible for trade finance, supply chain and structured trade in 21 countries, and further developed HSBC's market-leading trade finance position in the region.

Alistair was born in Scotland and grew up in Hong Kong. He holds a Master of Science (Management) from Imperial College, University of London, UK and a Bachelor of Science (Design & Technology) from Brunel University, UK.

Andrew Géczy was appointed Chief Executive Officer International & Institutional Banking in September 2013.

Skills, experience and expertise

Andrew Géczy is the CEO of ANZ’s International & Institutional Banking division. He is responsible for the bank’s global Institutional business as well as the Retail and Commercial businesses across 14 Asian markets and 12 countries in the Pacific as well as Europe, America and the Middle East.

Mr. Géczy is a senior international banker with 25 years experience in wholesale banking and markets as well as asset management.

Between 2009 and 2013, Mr. Géczy was a senior executive at Lloyds Banking Group where he was CEO Wholesale Banking and Markets. In this role, he had global responsibility for Corporate and Institutional Banking, Sales and Trading, Capital Markets, Structured Corporate Finance, Transaction Banking, Credit Portfolio Management and Lloyds Development Capital.

He joined Lloyds Banking Group from the specialist investment advisory and asset management firm, Manresa Partners, which he founded in 2005 with offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Dublin.

Previously, Mr. Géczy was with Citigroup where he held a number of leadership roles in Corporate and Investment Banking between 1991 and 2005.

His last role was Global Head of Structured Corporate Finance with responsibilities across more than 80 countries including a significant growth business in Asia.

Mr. Géczy began his career in accounting with PriceWaterhouse and KPMG having completed a Master of Science at the University of Virginia.

Andrew Géczy was appointed Chief Executive Officer International & Institutional Banking in September 2013.

Skills, experience and expertise

Andrew Géczy is the CEO of ANZ’s International & Institutional Banking division. He is responsible for the bank’s global Institutional business as well as the Retail and Commercial businesses across 14 Asian markets and 12 countries in the Pacific as well as Europe, America and the Middle East.

Mr. Géczy is a senior international banker with 25 years experience in wholesale banking and markets as well as asset management.

Between 2009 and 2013, Mr. Géczy was a senior executive at Lloyds Banking Group where he was CEO Wholesale Banking and Markets. In this role, he had global responsibility for Corporate and Institutional Banking, Sales and Trading, Capital Markets, Structured Corporate Finance, Transaction Banking, Credit Portfolio Management and Lloyds Development Capital.

He joined Lloyds Banking Group from the specialist investment advisory and asset management firm, Manresa Partners, which he founded in 2005 with offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Dublin.

Previously, Mr. Géczy was with Citigroup where he held a number of leadership roles in Corporate and Investment Banking between 1991 and 2005.

His last role was Global Head of Structured Corporate Finance with responsibilities across more than 80 countries including a significant growth business in Asia.

Mr. Géczy began his career in accounting with PriceWaterhouse and KPMG having completed a Master of Science at the University of Virginia.

Key Dates

2013

Joined ANZ as Chief Executive Officer, IIB

Key Dates

2009

CEO, Wholesale Banking & Markets, Lloyds Banking Group

Key Dates

2005

Founder, Manresa Partners

Key Dates

1991

Global Head of Structured Corporate Finance, Citigroup

Chief Executive Officer International & Institutional Banking

Key Dates

2015

Appointed as Global Head of Retail

Key Dates

2010

Appointment as Chief Executive Officer, ANZ New Zealand announced

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Group Managing Director Commercial Banking

Key Dates

2005

Appointed Managing Director, Esanda

Key Dates

2004

Appointed Managing Director, Retail Banking

Key Dates

2002

Appointed Managing Director, Merchant Payment Solutions Australia and New Zealand

David Hisco was appointed CEO of ANZ New Zealand, New Zealand’s largest financial services organisation, in August 2010 and in February 2015 he was appointed Global Head of Retail

Skills, experience and expertise

During his 30+ year career at ANZ, David has held a number of senior executive roles in retail and commercial banking including leading ANZ’s global Commercial segment from 2008 to 2014.

His experience in New Zealand includes being Managing Director of finance company UDC between 1998 and 2000, oversight of Eftpos New Zealand from 2002 to 2004, Chairman of UDC from 2005 to 2007 and oversight of New Zealand Commercial since 2008. David holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Deakin University, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and an Executive Masters of Business Administration, both from Monash University (Mt Eliza).

In 2013 David won the Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for New Zealand. This award is presented every three years for the delivery of strategy during that period. David won the award for successfully leading the merger of The National Bank of New Zealand with ANZ. He is a founding director of the Australian food donation charity, Second Bite, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (Australia), and Chairman of children’s charity, The First Tee New Zealand.

Key Dates

2015

Appointed as Global Head of Retail

Key Dates

2010

Appointment as Chief Executive Officer, ANZ New Zealand announced

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Group Managing Director Commercial Banking

Key Dates

2005

Appointed Managing Director, Esanda

Key Dates

2004

Appointed Managing Director, Retail Banking

Key Dates

2002

Appointed Managing Director, Merchant Payment Solutions Australia and New Zealand

David Hisco was appointed CEO of ANZ New Zealand, New Zealand’s largest financial services organisation, in August 2010 and in February 2015 he was appointed Global Head of Retail

Skills, experience and expertise

During his 30+ year career at ANZ, David has held a number of senior executive roles in retail and commercial banking including leading ANZ’s global Commercial segment from 2008 to 2014.

His experience in New Zealand includes being Managing Director of finance company UDC between 1998 and 2000, oversight of Eftpos New Zealand from 2002 to 2004, Chairman of UDC from 2005 to 2007 and oversight of New Zealand Commercial since 2008. David holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Deakin University, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and an Executive Masters of Business Administration, both from Monash University (Mt Eliza).

In 2013 David won the Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for New Zealand. This award is presented every three years for the delivery of strategy during that period. David won the award for successfully leading the merger of The National Bank of New Zealand with ANZ. He is a founding director of the Australian food donation charity, Second Bite, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (Australia), and Chairman of children’s charity, The First Tee New Zealand.

Key Dates

2015

Appointed as Global Head of Retail

Key Dates

2010

Appointment as Chief Executive Officer, ANZ New Zealand announced

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Group Managing Director Commercial Banking

Key Dates

2005

Appointed Managing Director, Esanda

Key Dates

2004

Appointed Managing Director, Retail Banking

Key Dates

2002

Appointed Managing Director, Merchant Payment Solutions Australia and New Zealand

Skills, experience and expertise

Prior to this role, Graham was Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand and a director of ANZ National Bank Limited responsible for the running of ANZ Group's New Zealand business. He was also acting Chief Executive Officer for Australia in 2009.

Graham has held the positions of Group Managing Director, Corporate, Managing Director, Small to Medium Business and Head of Corporate Banking for Australia and New Zealand.

Other prior roles with ANZ include State Manager, Business Banking for Victoria and Tasmania; and Regional Executive, Business Banking Melbourne.

Graham joined ANZ in 1991 and was appointed Chief Economist in 1992, a post he held for three years.

Before ANZ, Graham spent several years with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and nine years in Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra.

Skills, experience and expertise

Prior to this role, Graham was Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand and a director of ANZ National Bank Limited responsible for the running of ANZ Group's New Zealand business. He was also acting Chief Executive Officer for Australia in 2009.

Graham has held the positions of Group Managing Director, Corporate, Managing Director, Small to Medium Business and Head of Corporate Banking for Australia and New Zealand.

Other prior roles with ANZ include State Manager, Business Banking for Victoria and Tasmania; and Regional Executive, Business Banking Melbourne.

Graham joined ANZ in 1991 and was appointed Chief Economist in 1992, a post he held for three years.

Before ANZ, Graham spent several years with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and nine years in Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra.

Joyce Phillips is CEO Global Wealth and the Group Managing Director and Management Board member responsible for Marketing and Innovation at ANZ.

Skills, experience and expertise

During her career of over 25 years, Joyce has held a number of senior roles in banking and financial services with global and regional responsibilities. In 2014, Joyce was also appointed to the Board of Directors of Reinsurance Group of America, one of the largest life reinsurers globally, serving on the Compensation Committee and Nominating & Governance Committee.

Prior to joining ANZ in 2009, Joyce was President and Chief Operating Officer at American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), which had operations in 55 countries.

Joyce joined ALICO from Citigroup, where she was head of International Retail Banking. In that role she was responsible for strengthening product distribution and expansion in Citigroup’s global retail banking franchise in 42 countries. Business lines under Joyce's leadership included online banking, loans, deposits, investments and insurance.

Previously, Joyce held various senior positions in Citigroup Japan, including Country Business Manager and Representative Director of Citibank’s Retail Bank, as well as President and CEO of Citicorp Diners Club Japan.

Joyce joined Citigroup in 1999 from GE Capital, where she held senior management positions in the Global Consumer Finance Division.

Joyce was named to the U.S. Banker "25 Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance" list in 2006, 2007 and 2008. She has an MBA from the Stern School of Business, New York University and is fluent in Japanese.

Joyce Phillips is CEO Global Wealth and the Group Managing Director and Management Board member responsible for Marketing and Innovation at ANZ.

Skills, experience and expertise

During her career of over 25 years, Joyce has held a number of senior roles in banking and financial services with global and regional responsibilities. In 2014, Joyce was also appointed to the Board of Directors of Reinsurance Group of America, one of the largest life reinsurers globally, serving on the Compensation Committee and Nominating & Governance Committee.

Prior to joining ANZ in 2009, Joyce was President and Chief Operating Officer at American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), which had operations in 55 countries.

Joyce joined ALICO from Citigroup, where she was head of International Retail Banking. In that role she was responsible for strengthening product distribution and expansion in Citigroup’s global retail banking franchise in 42 countries. Business lines under Joyce's leadership included online banking, loans, deposits, investments and insurance.

Previously, Joyce held various senior positions in Citigroup Japan, including Country Business Manager and Representative Director of Citibank’s Retail Bank, as well as President and CEO of Citicorp Diners Club Japan.

Joyce joined Citigroup in 1999 from GE Capital, where she held senior management positions in the Global Consumer Finance Division.

Joyce was named to the U.S. Banker "25 Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance" list in 2006, 2007 and 2008. She has an MBA from the Stern School of Business, New York University and is fluent in Japanese.

Skills, experience and expertise

Gilles Planté is Deputy CEO, International & Institutional Banking (IIB) at ANZ. He is a member of ANZ's Management Board and the Chairman of the Board of ANZ Bank (China) Company Limited.

Gilles has responsibility to improve delivery to customers across all segments and geographies. This includes direct responsibility for Customer Strategy, Solutions & Execution, Marketing, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Economics & Research, Treasury and Asia Partnerships across the 33 markets where ANZ does business.

Gilles joined ANZ in 1997 after 10 years of financial markets experience in Paris, Tokyo, New York and Singapore; predominantly with Credit Suisse.

During his time at ANZ, Gilles has held a number of senior roles including most recently CEO Asia Pacific. He was previously the Global Head of Markets.

Gilles is a Member of the Boards of the Bank of Tianjin – one of ANZ's partnership banks in China, and AMMB Holdings Berhad – ANZ's partner in Malaysia.

Gilles holds a Master of Science from Ecole Spéciale de Méchanique et d’Electricité (ESME) in Paris. Gilles holds dual French and Australian citizenship and is currently based in Hong Kong.

Skills, experience and expertise

Gilles Planté is Deputy CEO, International & Institutional Banking (IIB) at ANZ. He is a member of ANZ's Management Board and the Chairman of the Board of ANZ Bank (China) Company Limited.

Gilles has responsibility to improve delivery to customers across all segments and geographies. This includes direct responsibility for Customer Strategy, Solutions & Execution, Marketing, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Economics & Research, Treasury and Asia Partnerships across the 33 markets where ANZ does business.

Gilles joined ANZ in 1997 after 10 years of financial markets experience in Paris, Tokyo, New York and Singapore; predominantly with Credit Suisse.

During his time at ANZ, Gilles has held a number of senior roles including most recently CEO Asia Pacific. He was previously the Global Head of Markets.

Gilles is a Member of the Boards of the Bank of Tianjin – one of ANZ's partnership banks in China, and AMMB Holdings Berhad – ANZ's partner in Malaysia.

Gilles holds a Master of Science from Ecole Spéciale de Méchanique et d’Electricité (ESME) in Paris. Gilles holds dual French and Australian citizenship and is currently based in Hong Kong.

Mark Whelan was appointed CEO of ANZ Australia in April 2015. He is also the Global Head of Commercial.

Skills, experience and expertise

Mark Whelan is Chief Executive Officer of ANZ Australia and Management Board member responsible for Global Commercial Banking. He has been in banking almost 30 years and has vast experience in the Asian Market, and Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking.

Prior to his current role, he held the roles of Managing Director Corporate and Commercial Banking Australia and Managing Director of ANZ’s Institutional, Commercial and Private Bank businesses based in Hong Kong.

Mark joined ANZ in November 2004 as Head of Sales, Markets, before taking on the role of Joint Managing Director, Markets, in 2005 and then Managing Director, Institutional Asia, in 2007.

Prior to ANZ, Mark worked at Westpac where he held several senior roles including General Manager, Global Investor Sales and General Manager, Institutional Banking, Victoria.

Mark holds a Graduate Diploma in Taxation and a Diploma Accounting from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).

Mark is a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accounts (CPA) and a member of the Financial Treasury Association, the Australian Financial Markets Association and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Mark Whelan was appointed CEO of ANZ Australia in April 2015. He is also the Global Head of Commercial.

Skills, experience and expertise

Mark Whelan is Chief Executive Officer of ANZ Australia and Management Board member responsible for Global Commercial Banking. He has been in banking almost 30 years and has vast experience in the Asian Market, and Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking.

Prior to his current role, he held the roles of Managing Director Corporate and Commercial Banking Australia and Managing Director of ANZ’s Institutional, Commercial and Private Bank businesses based in Hong Kong.

Mark joined ANZ in November 2004 as Head of Sales, Markets, before taking on the role of Joint Managing Director, Markets, in 2005 and then Managing Director, Institutional Asia, in 2007.

Prior to ANZ, Mark worked at Westpac where he held several senior roles including General Manager, Global Investor Sales and General Manager, Institutional Banking, Victoria.

Mark holds a Graduate Diploma in Taxation and a Diploma Accounting from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).

Mark is a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accounts (CPA) and a member of the Financial Treasury Association, the Australian Financial Markets Association and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Skills, experience and expertise

Nigel is responsible for the ANZ Group's Risk Management, overseeing our global Credit, Market and Operational Risk and Compliance teams as well as risk related strategies, policies and processes.

He has more than 30 years banking experience in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Prior to his current role he was Managing Director of Institutional Australia and has previously held the role of Managing Director Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking in New Zealand having joined ANZ in 2003.

Nigel graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Marketing, Accounting and Finance and has also attended leadership and strategy training at the University of Michigan, USA, Duke University, USA and Oxford University, England.

He is a Director on the Board of Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, and a Director of ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited.

Since 2004 he has been an active member of ANZ’s Diversity Council with a particular interest in gender balance, and is also Executive Sponsor of ANZ’s Pride Network.

Nigel is a past member of the 2008 NZ Government Taskforce on Capital Markets Development. He is also a former Director of NZX Limited, E*TRADE Australia Limited and Australian Financial Markets Association.

He is a Chartered member of New Zealand Institute of Directors, and in 2009 was awarded a fellow of INFINZ.

He is also a member of the Art Gallery NSW President's Council, a past Chairman of the City Art Gallery Foundation and a past Chairman of Wellesley College.

Key Dates

2011

Appointed Chief Risk Officer, ANZ

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Managing Director, Australia, Institutional

Key Dates

2006

Appointed Managing Director, Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking, New Zealand

Skills, experience and expertise

Nigel is responsible for the ANZ Group's Risk Management, overseeing our global Credit, Market and Operational Risk and Compliance teams as well as risk related strategies, policies and processes.

He has more than 30 years banking experience in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Prior to his current role he was Managing Director of Institutional Australia and has previously held the role of Managing Director Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking in New Zealand having joined ANZ in 2003.

Nigel graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Marketing, Accounting and Finance and has also attended leadership and strategy training at the University of Michigan, USA, Duke University, USA and Oxford University, England.

He is a Director on the Board of Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, and a Director of ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited.

Since 2004 he has been an active member of ANZ’s Diversity Council with a particular interest in gender balance, and is also Executive Sponsor of ANZ’s Pride Network.

Nigel is a past member of the 2008 NZ Government Taskforce on Capital Markets Development. He is also a former Director of NZX Limited, E*TRADE Australia Limited and Australian Financial Markets Association.

He is a Chartered member of New Zealand Institute of Directors, and in 2009 was awarded a fellow of INFINZ.

He is also a member of the Art Gallery NSW President's Council, a past Chairman of the City Art Gallery Foundation and a past Chairman of Wellesley College.

Key Dates

2011

Appointed Chief Risk Officer, ANZ

Key Dates

2008

Appointed Managing Director, Australia, Institutional

Key Dates

2006

Appointed Managing Director, Institutional, Corporate and Commercial Banking, New Zealand